Ruth Ward Evans – 1924–2018

RUTH WARD EVANS, 93, of Little Rock passed on September 24, 2018. She was born October 24, 1924 to the late Sam Ella and Cleve Ward. Ruth spent most of her life as a devoted homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose home was filled with loved ones and friends on a daily basis. Ruth was a constant source of nurturing with a shoulder of strength for her family members and their friends. She was a life member of Reed Memorial C. M. E. Church where she served in several capacities of leadership. Ruth was a product of the Little Rock Public Schools having attended South End Elementary School and completing high school at Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School. Also, Ruth attended Dunbar Junior College.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses, and supporting staff, who provided critical care for our loved one while in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 4H and 4F at University of Arkansas Medical Center.